June 24, 2020 |
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David W. Schmidtetter, age 73 of McKeesport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Born March 31, 1947 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Thomas and Grace (Thompson) Schmidtetter. A retired shipper and receiver for Hipwell Manufacturing on the North Side, David was an active member of the First Evangelical Free Church of McKeesport. He will be remembered as a good man who loved his family and helped his neighbor. David is survived by his wife Carol Ann (Zurenski) Schmidtetter; his son Todd (Michelle) Schmidtetter of Melbourne, FL; his grandchildren Coen and Luke; his sister Kathryn (the late Harry) Pickerine of Bridgeville; his step-sons Carmen Demeri of McKeesport and John Demeri of Apollo; his step-grandchildren Andrew, Daisy, Christopher, Rebekah, and Olive; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Elizabeth and Thomas Schmidtetter.
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June 22, 2020 |
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Linda G. (Goodrich) Kavka, age 75, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at home. She was a retired insurance agent for Insurance Consultants of Pittsburgh in Mt. Lebanon. Born March 25, 1945 in Moultrie, GA, she was a daughter of the late William F. and Margaret (Colson) Goodrich. She is survived by her son, Duane A. (Tammy) Kavka Jr. of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Kylie Jo and Kenna Elizabeth Kavka; sisters, Barbara (the late John) Relja of Elizabeth Twp., Joan (Bruce) Jordan of North Huntingdon and Sherri (Bill) Jenkins of Forward Twp.; sister-in-law, Netta Goodrich of Forward Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, William F. "Speedy" Goodrich Jr. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 19, 2020 |
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Alfred F. Werner Jr., age 95, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at home. A graduate of Elizabeth High School, he was an Army Air Corps veteran with the 8th Air Force 96th Bombing Group in the European Theater during World War II. He retired after 43 years in the heating department at U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He was a charter member of the Elizabeth Twp. Historical Society and Central Food Pantry of Elizabeth Twp., and a volunteer with the Elizabeth Twp. Meals on Wheels. He was a life member of Blaine Hill VFW and American Legion. He was a committee member for the National Bicentennial in Elizabeth Twp., a former member of the Mon Yough Wood Carvers, and attended Round Hill Presbyterian Church.
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June 12, 2020 |
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Joseph S. Mincone, age 75, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Mon Valley Care Center. He retired as a millwright for U.S. Steel in Washington. He loved riding motorcycles, building and flying model airplanes, and enjoyed shooting and was a marksman. He loved his family and worked diligently to provide for them. Born June 21, 1944 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Domenic and Christine (Monaco) Mincone and husband of the late Marlene A. Mincone. He is survived by daughter, Jolene (Ryan) Sypolt of Charleroi; son, Joseph C. (Casey) Mincone of Belle Vernon; grandchildren, Emily and Ella Sypolt and Samantha Mincone; sister, Sabina Kessler of Pleasant Hills; brother, Angelo "Che Che" (Marian) Mincone of Elizabeth; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sister, Christine Shuck, and brothers, Frank and Licio Mincone. A Blessing will take place on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 2 PM in Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 11, 2020 |
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Dawn M. Dobransky, age 61 of Clairton, passed away in her home on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Born April 6, 1959 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of Roy and Sharon (Riley) Verbanes of North Huntingdon. A cashier at the former Marraccini's Grocery in Clairton, besides her parents, Dawn is survived by her husband of 43 years Robert Dobransky; her children Stephanie (Glenn) Kibe of Vail, AZ and Jason (Toni) Dobransky of West Mifflin; her grandchildren Tristin and Riley Kibe and Danica Dobransky; her siblings Mark (Lisa) Verbanes of West Elizabeth and Lori (Tom) Beckowitz of North Huntingdon; her brother-in-law Wayne M. Dobransky; and also nieces and nephews.
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June 09, 2020 |
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Robert ‘Bob’ Bartolomeo, age 65, of Clairton passed away after a battle with cancer on Sunday, June 7th, 2020, with his loved ones at his side. Born September 26th, 1954 in Clairton, Bob was a wonderful soul and had a huge heart toward others. He was passionate about broadcasting, sports… especially Penn State football, loved local history, and was an advocate for animal rescue. His brothers, family, and friends will miss him very much. Bob attended Penn State University and was the varsity football Equipment Manager for Joe Paterno. He was also a member of the 1979 Sugar Bowl Champions. In his 40-year career, he worked in Washington, D.C. as managing director of affiliate relations for United Stations. Additionally, he was on-air for WMZQ, and most recently on KQV. During his radio career, Bob also worked for Unistar, Westwood One, Premiere, TRN, CNN, FNN, and CNBC. He worked closely with top talent including Dick Clark, Don Imus, Jim Rome, Mancow, and Pittsburgh’s Chuck Brinkman. Robert joins both his parents who predeceased him, George L. Bartolomeo, and Carmela (Virgona) Bartolomeo-Pholar. He is survived by his brothers George Bartolomeo of Blue Springs, Mo., Joseph Bartolomeo of Dublin, Ohio, and John Bartolomeo of New York, N.Y.; as well as his nieces, nephews and grandnieces.
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June 08, 2020 |
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Pietro L. Carpico, age 37 of Jefferson Hills, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020. Born June 1, 1983 in Pittsburgh, he is the son of Domenic and Barbara (Wilson) Carpico, with whom he resided. A 2001 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and Community College of Allegheny County, Pietro was an X-Ray Technician with Concerta Health at U.S. Steel. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish in West Mifflin. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Maria (Robb) Koschik and Nina (Jim) Carney, both of Mt. Lebanon; his nieces and nephews Domenica, Amelia, Cecelia, Teddy, Francesca, and Mario; his aunts Lois Liptak of South Carolina, Gert Rush of Gibsonia, and Concetta Carpico of Sora, Italy; his special cousins Regis (Barbara) Fiore of Clairton and Leonard (Joy) Fiore of Foley, MN; and many cousins.
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June 08, 2020 |
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Robert D. Payne, age 53 of Lincoln Borough, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 . Born June 17, 1966 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Dean Payne of West Mifflin and Loretta Payne of Carnegie. A chef at the Carriage Inn Restaurant, Robert is survived, besides his parents, by his daughters Kailee Payne of Lincoln Borough and Danielle (Alex) Payne of Lansing, MI, his granddaughters Aubrey Pasquantonio and Kelsea Payne, and his sister Evelyn Green.
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June 08, 2020 |
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Joan (Sinal) Rodabaugh, age 56, of Clarksburg, WV, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center. She was a former pharmacy technician. Born March 1, 1964 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Henry Sinal and the late Lottie Ann (Werner) Kerlin. She is survived by son, Joshua (Jessica) Rodabaugh of Port Vue; granddaughters, Bailee and Brianna; sister, Diann (Duane) Perhach of Forward Twp.; aunt, Karen Koontz of Monongahela; and companion, Jeremy Licata. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Adam Robinson. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 3-5 PM. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 08, 2020 |
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Denis Duffy, age 76, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully in his home on June 6, 2020. Denis left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was funny and sarcastic but also thoughtful, generous and kind. Denis could take an ordinary event and make it extraordinary by his eloquent writing. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Born February 22, 1944, in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late George and Charlotte (Dromm) Duffy. He is survived by his sister, Jane (Carlin Jacoby) Duffy of the state of California, and was the beloved “uncle” of the Jones family. Private arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condelences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 05, 2020 |
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Patricia A. Jensen, age 80 of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in UPMC East. Born June 3, 1940 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Mildred (Herron) Brady. A member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Patricia worked for Equibank, later National City Bank, in both McKeesport and the North Side of Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband Robert A. Jensen; her children David (Nikki) Jensen of Melbourne, FL, Pamela Scheib of Verona, Sue E. (Anthony) Brajdic of North Versailles, and Mary Lynn (Raymond) Baez of Rockledge, FL; her thirteen grandchildren: Michael, Derek, and Natalie Scheib, Nicole and Anthony Brajdic, Kaitlyn, Taylor, Caden, and Brady Jensen, and Rachel, Andrew, Thomas, and Jessica Baez; her two great-grandchildren Kylee Scheib and Cameron Hunter; her sister Cathy (Henry) Brethold of South Park; her brother Thomas (Janet) Brady of Boston, PA; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her sisters Mary Rita Brieck and Barbara Dranko.
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June 04, 2020 |
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Claire M. (Jenkins) Fekula, age 90, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at The Residence at Hilltop in Monongahela. She was a retired bookkeeer for the family business, Carl Fekula Inc. in Forward Twp., and a former employee for the Orphans Court in Pittsburgh. She was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church where she was very active and involved for many years, and was a member of the Elizabeth Women's Club. Born October 11, 1929 in East Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late George and Clara (Gwennup) Jenkins and wife of the late Carl Fekula. She is survived by sons, Donald H. (Connie) Weis of Virginia Beach, VA, Jeffrey G. (Julie) Weis of Corpus Christi, TX, Robert A. (Kathy) Weis of Forward Twp., and Carl P. (Denise) Fekula of Forward Twp.; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Levi) DeLeono, Nikki and Clair Weiss, Nick and Natalie Fekula, and Heather (Forrest) Corcoran; great-grandchildren, Bradley and Hailey Corcoran; also, nieces and nephews.
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June 04, 2020 |
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Alice J. Cochenour, age 89 of North Huntingdon and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in The Grove at Irwin. Born August 21, 1930 in Clairton, she was a daughter and one of fourteen children of the late William and Bella (Gasser) Felicetty. A former staffer with Drs. Herzog and Gioia, Alice was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton and the Clairton Football Mothers. She was also a Democratic Party committeewoman in Clairton and a former member of the Ladies Guild of St. Clare Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Cochenour, Sr.; who passed away September 22, 1996, her children Thomas E. Cochenour, Jr. and Kathy Eastman; grandchildren Stephanie and Benjamin Szilvasi; great-granddaughter Kelliann Geyser; and eleven of her fourteen siblings. Alice is survived by her daughter Nancy Szilvasi of Beckley, WV; her son Charles Cochenour of Jefferson Hills, twelve grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; her sisters Carol (Ed) Thornton of Elizabeth and Mary Helen (Frank) Truszkowski of Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews.
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June 03, 2020 |
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Louis P. Pavlack, Sr., age 73 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Born October 24, 1946 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Helen (Sharpeta) Pavlack. A US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, Louis was a very hard working man who retired as a maintenance technician after fifty years at US Steel Clairton Works. He was also a member of the CFU Lodge #248 of Clairton and, in his spare time, loved to square dance and vacation to his lake house in Deep Creek. Louis is survived by his children Julie Hitchens of Ambridge, Louis P. (Lisa) Pavlack, Jr. of Jefferson Hills, and Brian (Danielle) Pavlack of Elizabeth; his grandchildren Megan (Brian) Plants, Jessica Hitchens, Cassie (Adam Zaborney) Pavlack, Justin (fiancee' Dawn Martis) Pavlack, Joshua Pavlack, and Farrah Pavlack; step-granddaughter Seneca Thompson; great-grandchildren Brock Plants and Brayden Zaborney; longtime companion Patricia Manko; brother Donald (Irene) Pavlack of Vienna, VA; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Louis was preceded in death by his siblings Richard Pavlack and Sylvia J. Costa.
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June 01, 2020 |
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Robin A. Payo, age 62 of Clairton, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Born August 7, 1957, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Jerome "Aryln" and Barbara (Davis) Laffey. She was a waitress for many years at Ciccanti's and enjoyed spending Saturday nights watching scary movies with her grandchildren. Robin is survived by her daughters Heather (Eugene Colclaser) Payo and Barbara (Gerry Cope) Payo both of Clairton; grandchildren Justin and Jessica Colclaser and Dylan, Jayden, Jackson, and Aria Alice Cope; step-grandchildren Gerry III and Christopher Cope; brother Joseph (Christina) Laffey of Jefferson Hills; and nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, Robin was preceded in death by her sister Darlene Theobald.
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